Author: Kathie Phillips
Thankful Thursdays: Week 1
"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us--they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us. For we…
Orange Tour Notes (Part 2)
Yesterday, I shared notes from the recent Orange Tour in Washington, D.C. You can find those notes here. Today, I will share my notes from the two breakout sessions I attended. Breakout #1 - "No More Sunday School" - Kristen Ivy and Colette Taylor Traditional Sunday school was established in…
Orange Tour Notes (Part 1)
Last week, I attended the Orange Tour at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The theme was "Lead Change...Lead Small." The first half of the day was spent talking about leading change (in various ways) while the second half of the day spoke to the importance of small groups…
Is Your Ministry Prepared for an Emergency?
As I write, our area is under a flood watch and high wind warning as Hurricane Sandy approaches our area. My family took precautions to prepare for the storm by securing outdoor items, putting down the storm windows, clearing leaves from the storm drains and stocking up on bottled water,…